Obituaries

Ross O. Smith

Jan 21, 2017

Ross O. “Jack” Smith, age 91, of Mattawan, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on January 21, 2017. He was born to the late Carl and Alice (Wilke) Smith in Mattawan on October 21, 1925. He is survived by his children, Thomas (Chris) Smith, Suellen (Late Steve) Smith, Ronald Smith, Sally (Clarence) Miller, Randall...

John Edward Herbert

Jan 19, 2017

John “Jack” Edward Herbert, age 73, of Lawton, passed away January 19, 2017. He was born July 14, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Robert and Eleanore (Winters) Herbert. Jack is survived by his wife, Mildred “Cookie” Herbert, three children, Deanna (Shawn) Jurgensen, John R. (Seana) Herbert of Tampa Florida and Bill (Amanda) Herbert, eight grandchildren, Samantha, Shawn,...

Rev. Arthur Louis Mahler

Jan 17, 2017

Visitation will be held Friday, January 20, 2017 from 7-9 p.m. at Truth Church, 32560 56th Ave, Paw Paw. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at church. Burial will follow at Robinson Cemetery, Gobles.

Ruth Lorraine (Jennings) Miller

Jan 14, 2017

Ruth Lorraine Miller, age 93, of Paw Paw, passed away January 14, 2017. She was born to the later Roscoe and Ellen (Moore) Jennings on March 11, 1923 in Viroqua, Wisconsin. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Donna (Phil Christofano) Hutchison, son, Jerome (Sue) Miller, step daughters, Donna Mock, Cindy (Mike) Samuels and Mary Alfieri, step sons, Timothy Alfieri,...

Stanley Zygadlo

Jan 13, 2017

Stanley Zygadlo, age 65, of Paw Paw, passed away Friday evening, January 13, 2017 at Rose Arbor Hospice residence, Kalamazoo.  Stan was born December 27, 1951 in Dowagiac, MI the son of the late Aleksander and Olga (Hawdio) Zygadlo. He was a graduate of Paw Paw High School Class of 1970 and Western Michigan with a Masters in accounting. ...

Cornelia Bernice (Lozanski) Longcore

Jan 13, 2017

Connie Longcore passed away peacefully, January 13, 2017, with her family by her side. She was born October 15, 1937 in Chicago, Il, to the late Bernice and Mathew Lozanski. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Frank, and their four children, Connie Longcore, Gregory (Kristine) Longcore, Pamela Cummings and Ruth (Larry) Wolfe, granddaughter Shakira (Homer)...

Kenneth Ray Teague

Jan 11, 2017

Kenneth Ray Teague, age 62, of Lawton, passed away January 11, 2017. He is survived by his daughter, Alice (Bradley) Streeter, five grandchildren, Harley Teague, BreeAnn Streeter, Kenneth Streeter, Matthew Streeter and Christopher Streeter, six great grandchildren, Nevaeh Teague, Kenneth and Autumn Schultz, Anlyssa and Airlin McKee and Perry Ibbotson, one brother, James Teague and one sister, Brenda Teague....

Lorrene Eldean (Lively) Cornish

Jan 11, 2017

Lorrene Eldean (Lively) Cornish, January 24, 1921-January 11, 2017. Born to Charlie and Nettie Lively, the last of eight children, in Sylvan Grove, Kansas. If asked why she was born in Kansas, she’d reply “That’s where my mother was!” The family moved back to Murphysboro, IL at age 1. She attended Thronton School in Harvey, IL, moved to her...

Louise Mihelich Rachar

Jan 10, 2017

Louise Mihelich Rachar, age 91, passed away January 10, 2017 in Farmington Hills, Michigan. She was born in Paw Paw on August 13, 1925, to the late Paul and Louise (Lucas) Mihelich. She is survived by her four children, Kenneth (Theresa) Byrd, Cheryl (Harold Jr.) Higgins, Michelle Sturdevant and Scott (Susan) Byrd, six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, son in...

Andrew Richard Johnston

Jan 9, 2017

Andrew Richard Johnston, age 49, of Lawrence, passed away January 9, 2017. He was born on August 12, 1967 in Mankoto, Minnesota. Andrew is survived by his two sons, Adam and Aiden Johnston, his mother, Joyce Johnston, brother, Mike Johnston, sister, Paula Johnston and his niece, Ashley Hillard. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Johnston. He...

David Shawn Harger

Jan 8, 2017

David Shawn Harger, age 47, of Paw Paw, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2017 at home with his family. He was born May 2, 1969 in Paw Paw, to the late Leon and Virginia (Zerbe) Harger. David is survived by his daughter, Taylor Harger, sister, Lorna (Ron) Buchanan, brother, Steven (Theresa) Harger along with many nieces and nephews. He...

Bernice Sarah Packer

Jan 4, 2017

Bernice Sarah Packer, age 73, of Paw Paw, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2017. She went to be with the lord, while surrounded by her loving husband, Duane Packer, her children and grandchildren.

Bernice grew up in South Haven and attended Parsons Business College. She was truly beautiful inside and out. She was kind, genuine, always...

Dennis Albert Disbrow Sr.

Jan 4, 2017

Dennis Albert Disbrow, Sr., age 87, of Paw Paw, passed away January 4, 2017. He is survived by his five children, Dennis Jr. (Peggy) Disbrow, Patricia (Al) Ennes, Walter (Kathy) Disbrow, Perry (Anna) Disbrow and Norine Disbrow, along with 15 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren and his sister in law, Beverly Disbrow. Dennis is preceded in...

Rose Lynne Leason

Jan 2, 2017

Rose L. Leason, 65, of Paw Paw, passed away Monday morning, January 2, 2017 at her home.  She was suddenly and unexpectedly moved from earth to heaven by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Rosie was born September 14, 1951 in Paw Paw, daughter of the late Lyle and Violet (Abeln) Leason.  Preceding her in death were:  sister, Kathleen...

Alexander Lawrence Crook

Jan 1, 2017

Alexander Lawrence Crook, age 26, of Chicago passed away Sunday, January 1, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago. Alex was born January 9, 1990 in Coral Springs, Florida the son of Thomas and Lisa (Sutherland) Crook. He was a graduate of Mattawan High School Class of 2008 and Kalamazoo College Class of 2012 with a degree in Business...

Gary Lee St. John

Dec 24, 2016

Gary Lee St. John, Sr, age 72, of Kalamazoo, passed away December 24, 2016 at his home. He was born to the late Harry and Ruth (Wiederhold) St. John on July 4, 1944 in Hartford. He is survived by his three children, Gary (Vickie) St. John, Cherri (Tim) Clements and Tracy Baldwin, 10 grandchildren, Lauren, Corie, Jenna, Chris, Nick,...

James Miller

Dec 22, 2016

Jim passed away Thursday afternoon, December 22, 2016 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo with his family at his side.  Jim was born September 16, 1925 in Grand Rapids, MI the son of the late Chauncey and Ruth Miller.  He was a veteran of World War II serving the U.S. Army in Europe.  He was employed as a machinist...

Margaret Jean (Nadwornik) Kitchen

Dec 22, 2016

Margaret Jean Kitchen, age 90, of Paw Paw, passed away December, 22, 2016. She was born to the late Joseph and Alice (Rose) Nadwornik on June 16, 1926 in Parchment, Michigan. Margaret is survived by her daughter, Linda (Archie) Davies of Paw Paw, daughter in law, Kathy Argo of Paw Paw, four grandchildren, Lori Merchant, Dana (Tim) Ramsey, Mark...

Ingeborg Ruth (Weingartner) Clark

Dec 19, 2016

Ingeborg Ruth Clark, age 85, of Paw Paw, passed away December 19, 2016. She was Born in Karlsruhe, Germany on June 11, 1931 to the late Karl and Elise Weingartner. Inge married in Germany and started a family. Later the family moved to the United States where Inge proudly earned her citizenship. Inge treasured her family and looked forward...

Patricia A. (Oswalt) Wood

Dec 18, 2016

Patricia A. Wood, age 69, of Mattawan, passed away December 18, 2016. She was born October 23, 1947 in Kalamazoo to the late James and Laura (Norman) Oswalt. Patricia is survived by her husband, Michael, five children, Kimberly, Laurie (Leonard), Kristina (Doug), Kathy (Mark) and Amanda (Catrina), 14 grandchildren, Robert, Shane, Mark, Matthew, Stephanie, Casey, Amber, Ashley, Nick, Jess,...